Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,302
Total Quantity
472.9K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+76.7%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,302 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,351 to the NHS. This is 76.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
535
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 472,893 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,351 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +76.7% 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.