Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DALSTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,014
Total Quantity
294.1K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-15.5%
DALSTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,014 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,793 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
281
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,793 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.5% 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.