Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEA WHARF MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,182
Total Quantity
456.8K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+73.3%
LEA WHARF MEDICAL prescribed 6,182 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,106 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
539
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 456,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,106 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.3% 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.