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 Items | 4,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,326 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.