Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,611
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£53.9K
vs National Avg
+253.5%
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 12,611 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £53,862 to the NHS. This is 253.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,014
Jul 2026
1,057
Jul 2026
1,058
Jul 2026
1,101
Jul 2026
1,029
Jul 2026
1,024
Jul 2026
1,044
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
1,102
Jul 2026
1,251
Jul 2026
1,071
Jul 2026
1,048
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,545,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £53,862 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +253.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +253.5% 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.