Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,559
Total Quantity
660.3K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 5,559 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,673 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 660,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,673 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.