Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,615
Total Quantity
506.5K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,615 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,983 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 506,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,983 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.