Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITESTONE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,087
Total Quantity
85.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-69.5%
WHITESTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,087 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,971 to the NHS. This is 69.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,971 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.5% 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.