Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR P PRASAD'S PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,604
Total Quantity
165.4K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-55%

DR P PRASAD'S PRACTICE prescribed 1,604 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,058 to the NHS. This is 55% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,604
Total Quantity165,443
Total NHS Cost£4,058
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-55%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,604 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-55% 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.