Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,329
Total Quantity
654.1K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+133.5%

WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 8,329 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,137 to the NHS. This is 133.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
717

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,329
Total Quantity654,095
Total NHS Cost£24,137
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+133.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,329 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+133.5% vs national average
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.