Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUNCAN STREET PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,456
Total Quantity
598.7K
NHS Cost
£28.3K
vs National Avg
+165.1%

DUNCAN STREET PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 9,456 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,333 to the NHS. This is 165.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
847
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
814
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
843
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
795
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
786
Jul 2026
805
Jul 2026
703

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,456
Total Quantity598,727
Total NHS Cost£28,333
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+165.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,456 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+165.1% vs national average
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.