Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOVE RIVER

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,420
Total Quantity
304.9K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+23.9%

DOVE RIVER prescribed 4,420 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,326 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
341

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,420
Total Quantity304,872
Total NHS Cost£15,326
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+23.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,420 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+23.9% 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.