Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,753
Total Quantity
580.5K
NHS Cost
£23.5K
vs National Avg
+61.3%
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 5,753 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,504 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
477
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 580,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,504 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.3% 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.