Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,613
Total Quantity
347.8K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,613 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,504 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
402
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,613 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,504 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,613 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.