Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,480
Total Quantity
127.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-58.5%
DARTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 1,480 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,526 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,526 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.5% 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.