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 Items9,070
Total Quantity775,742
Total NHS Cost£19,931
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+154.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,070 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+154.2% 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.