Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELBY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,435
Total Quantity
198.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-31.7%
THE WELBY PRACTICE prescribed 2,435 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,384 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,384 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.