Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DALTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,025
Total Quantity
340.8K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+12.8%
DALTON SURGERY prescribed 4,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,967 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 340,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,967 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.8% 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.