Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,945
Total Quantity
170.1K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-45.5%
OLDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,945 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,596 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,596 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.5% 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.