Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WARDEN LODGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,874
Total Quantity
365.8K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
WARDEN LODGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,301 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
512
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,301 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.