Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DAPDUNE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,760
Total Quantity
315.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-22.6%
DAPDUNE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,317 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,317 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.6% 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.