Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALKLEY HOUSE & STANNINGTON M.C
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,724
Total Quantity
385.8K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
WALKLEY HOUSE & STANNINGTON M.C prescribed 4,724 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,948 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,807 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,948 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.