Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,508
Total Quantity
751.1K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+250.6%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 12,508 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,780 to the NHS. This is 250.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
1,008
Jul 2026
1,097
Jul 2026
1,128
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
1,117
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
1,035
Jul 2026
1,039
Jul 2026
992
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
1,019
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 751,061 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,780 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +250.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +250.6% 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.