Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,614
Total Quantity
394.6K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 4,614 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,653 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,653 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.