Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,663
Total Quantity
433.1K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+58.7%
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,663 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,192 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
456
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,106 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,192 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.7% 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.