Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,349
Total Quantity
144.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-34.2%
DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,349 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,482 to the NHS. This is 34.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,482 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.2% 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.