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 Items | 2,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,107 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.4% 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.