Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITEHORSE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,237
Total Quantity
332.9K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
WHITEHORSE PRACTICE prescribed 4,237 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,707 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 332,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,707 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.