Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WEMBLEY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,919
Total Quantity
591.4K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+37.9%

THE WEMBLEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,919 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,938 to the NHS. This is 37.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
435

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,919
Total Quantity591,383
Total NHS Cost£19,938
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+37.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,919 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+37.9% 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.