Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,168
Total Quantity
137.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-39.2%

MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,168 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,880 to the NHS. This is 39.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
174

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,168
Total Quantity137,327
Total NHS Cost£5,880
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-39.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,168 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-39.2% 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.