Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,365
Total Quantity
107.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-61.7%
DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,365 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,592 to the NHS. This is 61.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,963 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,592 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.7% 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.