Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALKER MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,329
Total Quantity
548.8K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+189.5%
WALKER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 10,329 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,095 to the NHS. This is 189.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
907
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
944
Jul 2026
842
Jul 2026
848
Jul 2026
900
Jul 2026
867
Jul 2026
854
Jul 2026
896
Jul 2026
804
Jul 2026
830
Jul 2026
855
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 548,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,095 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +189.5% 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.