Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,327
Total Quantity
153.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-34.8%
OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 2,327 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,916 to the NHS. This is 34.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,141 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,916 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.8% 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.