Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GOUGH WALK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,070
Total Quantity
775.7K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
GOUGH WALK PRACTICE prescribed 9,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,931 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
822
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
702
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
852
Jul 2026
744
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
801
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 775,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,931 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.