Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,863
Total Quantity
948.9K
NHS Cost
£32.9K
vs National Avg
+232.5%
DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,863 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,906 to the NHS. This is 232.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,001
Jun 2026
961
Jun 2026
1,035
Jun 2026
1,029
Jun 2026
942
Jun 2026
1,000
Jun 2026
988
Jun 2026
999
Jun 2026
1,003
Jun 2026
924
Jun 2026
1,004
Jun 2026
977
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 948,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,906 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +232.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +232.5% 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.