Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DONNINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,725
Total Quantity
591.4K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+32.5%

DONNINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,725 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,049 to the NHS. This is 32.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
398

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,725
Total Quantity591,443
Total NHS Cost£21,049
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+32.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,725 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+32.5% vs national average
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.