Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WARLINGHAM GREEN MED PRAC

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,929
Total Quantity
780.4K
NHS Cost
£24.3K
vs National Avg
+66.2%

WARLINGHAM GREEN MED PRAC prescribed 5,929 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,293 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
561

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,929
Total Quantity780,412
Total NHS Cost£24,293
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+66.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,929 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+66.2% vs national average
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.