Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WAKE GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,531
Total Quantity
287.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-29.1%
WAKE GREEN SURGERY prescribed 2,531 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,931 to the NHS. This is 29.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,931 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.1% 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.