Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,585
Total Quantity
372.3K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+28.5%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,585 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,226 to the NHS. This is 28.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 372,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,226 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.