Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLS ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,625
Total Quantity
251.0K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-26.4%

WELLS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,625 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,107 to the NHS. This is 26.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
192

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,625
Total Quantity251,001
Total NHS Cost£8,107
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-26.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,625 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-26.4% vs national average
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.