Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AMWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,397
Total Quantity
502.2K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+79.3%
AMWELL SURGERY prescribed 6,397 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,233 to the NHS. This is 79.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
516
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,213 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,233 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.3% 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.