Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WARREN PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,886
Total Quantity
431.2K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+37%

THE WARREN PRACTICE prescribed 4,886 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,231 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
427

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,886
Total Quantity431,218
Total NHS Cost£14,231
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+37%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,886 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+37% 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.