Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WARMDENE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,638
Total Quantity
224.0K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-26.1%

WARMDENE SURGERY prescribed 2,638 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,945 to the NHS. This is 26.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
215

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,638
Total Quantity224,008
Total NHS Cost£7,945
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-26.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,638 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-26.1% 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.