Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DIAMOND MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,149
Total Quantity
591.1K
NHS Cost
£26.1K
vs National Avg
+128.4%
DIAMOND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 8,149 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,132 to the NHS. This is 128.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
682
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
759
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
729
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
680
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,132 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +128.4% 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.