Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,761
Total Quantity
284.8K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
-22.6%
WELLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,761 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,916 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,916 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.6% 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.