Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEALD VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE - HAWKHURST
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,314
Total Quantity
276.6K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
WEALD VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE - HAWKHURST prescribed 4,314 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,147 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,147 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.