Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,831
Total Quantity
504.4K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+7.4%
WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,831 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,471 to the NHS. This is 7.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,471 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.4% 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.