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 Items3,387
Total Quantity391,359
Total NHS Cost£13,713
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-5.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,387 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-5.1% vs national average
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.