Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,279
Total Quantity
212.5K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 3,279 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,231 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,231 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.