Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL DALES PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,879
Total Quantity
133.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-47.3%

CENTRAL DALES PRACTICE prescribed 1,879 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,989 to the NHS. This is 47.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,879
Total Quantity133,493
Total NHS Cost£3,989
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-47.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,879 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-47.3% 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.