Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WIDCOMBE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
121.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-50.3%
WIDCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 1,774 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,387 to the NHS. This is 50.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,767 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,387 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,774 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.