Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WITTON STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,230
Total Quantity
400.8K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+46.6%
WITTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,230 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,690 to the NHS. This is 46.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,690 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.6% 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.