Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,745
Total Quantity
648.8K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+173.2%
DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,745 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,970 to the NHS. This is 173.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
814
Jul 2026
794
Jul 2026
809
Jul 2026
822
Jul 2026
827
Jul 2026
821
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
820
Jul 2026
823
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
838
Jul 2026
832
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 648,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,970 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +173.2% 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.