Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALM LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,464
Total Quantity
194.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-59%
WALM LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,464 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,089 to the NHS. This is 59% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,089 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59% 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.