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 Items | 8,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 654,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,137 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133.5% 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.