Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,948
Total Quantity
718.7K
NHS Cost
£29.7K
vs National Avg
+150.8%
WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,948 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,663 to the NHS. This is 150.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
788
Jul 2026
736
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
769
Jul 2026
740
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
765
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
734
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 718,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,663 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +150.8% 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.