Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,494
Total Quantity
419.7K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+54%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,494 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,041 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 419,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,041 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.