Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,894
Total Quantity
405.9K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+65.2%
DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,894 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,386 to the NHS. This is 65.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
501
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,386 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +65.2% 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.