Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DORMERS WELLS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,549
Total Quantity
413.5K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-0.5%

DORMERS WELLS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,549 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,955 to the NHS. This is 0.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
344

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,549
Total Quantity413,478
Total NHS Cost£10,955
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-0.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,549 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-0.5% 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.