Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUDLEY WOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,286
Total Quantity
100.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-64%
DUDLEY WOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,286 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,403 to the NHS. This is 64% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,403 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64% 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.