Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,883
Total Quantity
475.0K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+64.9%
WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,883 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,174 to the NHS. This is 64.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
514
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 475,048 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,174 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.9% 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.