Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST DAVIDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,988
Total Quantity
306.0K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+11.8%
ST DAVIDS PRACTICE prescribed 3,988 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,383 to the NHS. This is 11.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,383 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.8% 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.