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 Items | 4,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,231 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.