Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,136
Total Quantity
262.9K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-12.1%
WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY prescribed 3,136 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,201 to the NHS. This is 12.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,201 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.1% 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.