Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,362
Total Quantity
518.2K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,362 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,687 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 518,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,687 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.