Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,471
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£38.3K
vs National Avg
+109.4%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 7,471 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,348 to the NHS. This is 109.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
675
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
637
Jun 2026
681
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
669
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,048,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,348 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +109.4% 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.