Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKET WEIGHTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,539
Total Quantity
330.2K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+27.2%
MARKET WEIGHTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,539 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,564 to the NHS. This is 27.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
367
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 330,221 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,564 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.2% 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.