Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLS PARK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,067
Total Quantity
421.7K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
-14%
WELLS PARK PRACTICE prescribed 3,067 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,998 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,067 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,998 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,067 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14% 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.