Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WENLOCK ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,719
Total Quantity
218.8K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+4.3%

WENLOCK ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,719 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,570 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
314

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,719
Total Quantity218,809
Total NHS Cost£8,570
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+4.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,719 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.3% 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.