Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,263
Total Quantity
286.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
-36.6%
WEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,263 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,672 to the NHS. This is 36.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,672 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.6% 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.