Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,691
Total Quantity
371.9K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY prescribed 4,691 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,153 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,153 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.