Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUMSHAUGH & WARK MED GRP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
106.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-58.3%
HUMSHAUGH & WARK MED GRP prescribed 1,487 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,844 to the NHS. This is 58.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,844 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.3% 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.