Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SURGERY, DR DASGUPTA & PARTNERS

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,494
Total Quantity
191.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-30.1%

THE SURGERY, DR DASGUPTA & PARTNERS prescribed 2,494 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,510 to the NHS. This is 30.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
322

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,494
Total Quantity191,192
Total NHS Cost£5,510
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-30.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,494 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-30.1% 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.