Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
232.9K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
-50.8%
DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,754 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,690 to the NHS. This is 50.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,690 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.8% 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.