Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WEAVERS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,974
Total Quantity
374.9K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+39.4%
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE prescribed 4,974 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,779 to the NHS. This is 39.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
446
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,779 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.4% 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.