Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,500
Total Quantity
623.8K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,500 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,473 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
581
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 623,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,473 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.