Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITWICK ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,350
Total Quantity
294.5K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
-6.1%
WHITWICK ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,350 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,726 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,726 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.1% 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.