Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at 3W HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,068
Total Quantity
612.9K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+126.2%
3W HEALTH prescribed 8,068 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,547 to the NHS. This is 126.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
694
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
692
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 612,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,547 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +126.2% 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.