Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOSSLEY & DUDLEY FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,588
Total Quantity
276.1K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
-27.5%
MOSSLEY & DUDLEY FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,588 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,622 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,622 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.5% 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.