Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,088
Total Quantity
324.8K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,088 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,797 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,797 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.