Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,057
Total Quantity
591.5K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+69.8%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 6,057 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,768 to the NHS. This is 69.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
482
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,768 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +69.8% 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.