Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WAPPING GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,548
Total Quantity
333.8K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
THE WAPPING GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,548 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,584 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
482
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,584 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.