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 Items | 9,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 952,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,206 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +170.2% 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.