Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,203
Total Quantity
408.8K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+17.8%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 4,203 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,616 to the NHS. This is 17.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,616 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.8% 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.