Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,527
Total Quantity
103.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-57.2%
DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,527 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,998 to the NHS. This is 57.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,527 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,998 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,527 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.2% 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.