Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DEKEYSER GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,561
Total Quantity
592.8K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+111.9%
THE DEKEYSER GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,561 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,498 to the NHS. This is 111.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
678
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
653
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
629
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
676
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
588
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,498 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +111.9% 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.