Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELCOME PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,455
Total Quantity
338.7K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
WELCOME PRACTICE prescribed 4,455 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,146 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,693 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,146 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.