Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELLINGTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,341
Total Quantity
264.2K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-34.4%
THE WELLINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,770 to the NHS. This is 34.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 264,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,770 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.4% 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.