Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DALEFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,487
Total Quantity
324.3K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-2.3%
DALEFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,487 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,233 to the NHS. This is 2.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,233 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.3% 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.