Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,257
Total Quantity
121.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-64.8%
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,257 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,254 to the NHS. This is 64.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,254 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.8% 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.