Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WERNETH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,119
Total Quantity
414.6K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+15.5%
WERNETH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,119 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,526 to the NHS. This is 15.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,526 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.5% 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.