Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JAMES WIGG PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,214
Total Quantity
768.5K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+46.2%
JAMES WIGG PRACTICE prescribed 5,214 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,181 to the NHS. This is 46.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
503
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 768,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,181 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.2% 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.