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 Items4,585
Total Quantity372,253
Total NHS Cost£12,226
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+28.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,585 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+28.5% 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.