Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,458
Total Quantity
307.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
-3.1%
WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 3,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,257 to the NHS. This is 3.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,452 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,257 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.1% 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.