Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,485
Total Quantity
250.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-2.3%

THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 3,485 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,767 to the NHS. This is 2.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
272

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,485
Total Quantity250,504
Total NHS Cost£9,767
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-2.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,485 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-2.3% 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.