Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,234
Total Quantity
451.8K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+18.7%

DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 4,234 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,848 to the NHS. This is 18.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
349

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,234
Total Quantity451,812
Total NHS Cost£16,848
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+18.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,234 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+18.7% vs national average
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.