Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WAKEMANS HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,296
Total Quantity
215.1K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
WAKEMANS HILL SURGERY prescribed 2,296 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,673 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,673 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.