Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. WERBURGH MED.PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,789
Total Quantity
333.0K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+6.2%

ST. WERBURGH MED.PRACTICE prescribed 3,789 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,703 to the NHS. This is 6.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
318

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,789
Total Quantity333,009
Total NHS Cost£12,703
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+6.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,789 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+6.2% 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.