Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,944
Total Quantity
252.4K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-45.5%
THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE prescribed 1,944 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,715 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,715 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.5% 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.