Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DALTON TERRACE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,191
Total Quantity
245.6K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-38.6%
DALTON TERRACE SURGERY prescribed 2,191 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,083 to the NHS. This is 38.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,083 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.6% 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.