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 Items5,663
Total Quantity433,106
Total NHS Cost£16,192
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+58.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,663 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+58.7% 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.