Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,635
Total Quantity
411.3K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+1.9%
WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,635 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,478 to the NHS. This is 1.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,478 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.9% 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.