Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,886
Total Quantity
163.7K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-47.1%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,886 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,449 to the NHS. This is 47.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,449 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.1% 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.