Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELDS SURGERY (R WADHWA)
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,718
Total Quantity
400.1K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
HIGHFIELDS SURGERY (R WADHWA) prescribed 3,718 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,477 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,477 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.