Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLS CITY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,117
Total Quantity
265.6K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
WELLS CITY PRACTICE prescribed 2,117 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,307 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,307 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.