Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,905
Total Quantity
435.9K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+37.5%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,905 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,035 to the NHS. This is 37.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,905 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,035 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,905 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.5% 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.