Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MWH PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,640
Total Quantity
952.6K
NHS Cost
£26.2K
vs National Avg
+170.2%

THE MWH PRACTICE prescribed 9,640 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,206 to the NHS. This is 170.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
805
Jun 2026
796
Jun 2026
831
Jun 2026
769
Jun 2026
763
Jun 2026
831
Jun 2026
768
Jun 2026
819
Jun 2026
850
Jun 2026
804
Jun 2026
840
Jun 2026
764

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,640
Total Quantity952,561
Total NHS Cost£26,206
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+170.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,640 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+170.2% 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.