Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEMBURY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,264
Total Quantity
95.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-64.6%
WEMBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,264 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,991 to the NHS. This is 64.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,431 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,991 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.6% 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.