Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,139
Total Quantity
217.5K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-12%
THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,139 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,361 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
257
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,361 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12% 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.