Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,352
Total Quantity
494.0K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+22%
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE prescribed 4,352 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,494 to the NHS. This is 22% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,494 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22% 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.