Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,109
Total Quantity
294.6K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+43.2%
WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,109 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,467 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
441
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,467 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.2% 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.