Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUNSTAN VILLAGE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,996
Total Quantity
391.8K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+40%
DUNSTAN VILLAGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,996 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,382 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,996 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,382 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,996 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.