Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH WOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,230
Total Quantity
609.3K
NHS Cost
£21.2K
vs National Avg
+102.7%
NORTH WOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,230 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,222 to the NHS. This is 102.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
588
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 609,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,222 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +102.7% 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.