Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,241
Total Quantity
270.7K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-9.1%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 3,241 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,260 to the NHS. This is 9.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,260 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.1% 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.