Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,961
Total Quantity
340.1K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+11%

THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,165 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
346

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,961
Total Quantity340,121
Total NHS Cost£12,165
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+11%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,961 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+11% 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.