Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,593
Total Quantity
698.9K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+84.8%

ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,593 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,716 to the NHS. This is 84.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
548

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,593
Total Quantity698,857
Total NHS Cost£23,716
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+84.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,593 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+84.8% 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.