Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNHALL PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
894
Total Quantity
97.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-74.9%
DOWNHALL PARK SURGERY prescribed 894 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,916 to the NHS. This is 74.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,916 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -74.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -74.9% 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.