Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DALTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,578
Total Quantity
345.1K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-27.7%
DALTON SURGERY prescribed 2,578 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,648 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,648 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.7% 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.