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 Items | 1,879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,989 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.3% 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.