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 Items | 6,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 698,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,716 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +84.8% 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.