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 Items | 2,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,880 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.2% 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.