Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,821
Total Quantity
317.3K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,821 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,414 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,414 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.