Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REDWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,387
Total Quantity
391.4K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
-5.1%
REDWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 3,387 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,713 to the NHS. This is 5.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,387 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,359 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,713 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,387 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.1% 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.