Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,121
Total Quantity
558.9K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+99.6%
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,121 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,600 to the NHS. This is 99.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
595
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,121 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 558,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,600 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,121 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.6% 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.