Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,802
Total Quantity
447.4K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+62.6%
WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,802 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,906 to the NHS. This is 62.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
480
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,906 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.6% 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.