Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,441
Total Quantity
206.8K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-31.6%
THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 2,441 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,839 to the NHS. This is 31.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,839 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.6% 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.