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 Items4,614
Total Quantity394,587
Total NHS Cost£20,653
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+29.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,614 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+29.3% 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.