Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELBECK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,485
Total Quantity
119.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-58.4%

WELBECK SURGERY prescribed 1,485 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,347 to the NHS. This is 58.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,485
Total Quantity119,845
Total NHS Cost£5,347
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-58.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,485 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-58.4% 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.