Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,484
Total Quantity
984.8K
NHS Cost
£38.3K
vs National Avg
+278%
THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE prescribed 13,484 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,299 to the NHS. This is 278% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,168
Jun 2026
1,062
Jun 2026
1,254
Jun 2026
1,165
Jun 2026
1,102
Jun 2026
1,106
Jun 2026
1,147
Jun 2026
1,063
Jun 2026
1,113
Jun 2026
1,043
Jun 2026
1,183
Jun 2026
1,078
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 984,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,299 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +278% 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.