Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WIGHT PRIMARY PARTNERSHIPS LTD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,517
Total Quantity
473.0K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
WIGHT PRIMARY PARTNERSHIPS LTD prescribed 5,517 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,811 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
443
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,811 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.