Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,457
Total Quantity
505.1K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+53%
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,457 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,521 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
449
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,521 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53% 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.