Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,664
Total Quantity
393.6K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+2.7%
WHETSTONE LANE MED CTR prescribed 3,664 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,440 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,440 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.7% 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.