Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITEHILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,151
Total Quantity
561.1K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
WHITEHILL SURGERY prescribed 5,151 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,037 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
458
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 561,078 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,037 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.