Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WELLSPRING MEDICAL PRACT.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,225
Total Quantity
241.4K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+18.4%
WELLSPRING MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 4,225 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,641 to the NHS. This is 18.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,641 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.4% 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.