Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DONNEYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,986
Total Quantity
538.7K
NHS Cost
£30.8K
vs National Avg
+67.8%
DONNEYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,776 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
474
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 538,693 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,776 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.