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 Items | 3,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,767 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.3% 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.