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 Items3,350
Total Quantity294,471
Total NHS Cost£12,726
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-6.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,350 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-6.1% vs national average
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.