Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,492
Total Quantity
686.1K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+110%

DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 7,492 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,738 to the NHS. This is 110% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
586

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,492
Total Quantity686,068
Total NHS Cost£20,738
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+110%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,492 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+110% 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.