Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,442
Total Quantity
134.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-59.6%
WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,442 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,297 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,277 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,297 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.6% 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.