Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WITLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,373
Total Quantity
250.7K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-5.4%
WITLEY SURGERY prescribed 3,373 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,845 to the NHS. This is 5.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,845 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.4% 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.