Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,512
Total Quantity
499.8K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+82.5%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,512 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,139 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
567
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 499,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,139 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +82.5% 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.