Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALNUT TREE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,112
Total Quantity
447.6K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
WALNUT TREE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,112 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,795 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,795 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.