Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,543
Total Quantity
210.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-28.7%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 2,543 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,264 to the NHS. This is 28.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 210,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,264 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.7% 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.