Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOCTORS HOUSE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,081
Total Quantity
467.6K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
THE DOCTORS HOUSE prescribed 4,081 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,146 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,146 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.