Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
191.9K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-54.1%
WAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,636 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,407 to the NHS. This is 54.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,407 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.1% 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.