Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,550
Total Quantity
357.3K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,550 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,939 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,939 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.