Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WANSFORD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,526
Total Quantity
320.2K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
WANSFORD prescribed 5,526 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,339 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
439
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,339 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.