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 Items | 4,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,049 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.5% 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.