Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,975
Total Quantity
237.4K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-44.6%
THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 1,975 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,689 to the NHS. This is 44.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 237,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,689 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.6% 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.