Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,955
Total Quantity
849.7K
NHS Cost
£25.3K
vs National Avg
+235.1%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 11,955 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,346 to the NHS. This is 235.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
982
Jul 2026
946
Jul 2026
1,013
Jul 2026
1,057
Jul 2026
922
Jul 2026
947
Jul 2026
1,083
Jul 2026
1,042
Jul 2026
931
Jul 2026
863
Jul 2026
1,196
Jul 2026
973
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 849,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,346 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +235.1% 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.