Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,682
Total Quantity
486.7K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+59.3%
DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,682 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,146 to the NHS. This is 59.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
437
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,682 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 486,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,146 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,682 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.3% 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.