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 Items3,241
Total Quantity270,725
Total NHS Cost£9,260
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-9.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,241 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-9.1% vs national average
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.