Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR DEWAN VK
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,432
Total Quantity
145.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-59.9%
DR DEWAN VK prescribed 1,432 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,827 to the NHS. This is 59.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,827 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.9% 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.