Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,687
Total Quantity
166.2K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-52.7%
WHITWICK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,687 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,887 to the NHS. This is 52.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,161 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,887 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.7% 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.