Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT WITLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,019
Total Quantity
163.6K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-43.4%
GREAT WITLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,019 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,963 to the NHS. This is 43.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,019 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,963 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,019 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.4% 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.