Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DAWLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,965
Total Quantity
494.5K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
DAWLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,965 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,156 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,965 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,156 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,965 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.