Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OPEN DOOR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
937
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-73.7%
OPEN DOOR prescribed 937 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,070 to the NHS. This is 73.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,070 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -73.7% 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.