Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,123
Total Quantity
317.6K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-12.5%
THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,123 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,990 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,123 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,990 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,123 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.5% 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.