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 Items3,487
Total Quantity324,283
Total NHS Cost£11,233
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-2.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,487 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-2.3% 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.