Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS WALK PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,960
Total Quantity
258.5K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-45.1%

QUEENS WALK PRACTICE prescribed 1,960 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,217 to the NHS. This is 45.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,960
Total Quantity258,498
Total NHS Cost£7,217
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-45.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,960 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-45.1% vs national average
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.