Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DORKING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,976
Total Quantity
373.6K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+11.5%
DORKING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,976 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,751 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,976 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,751 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,976 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.5% 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.