Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEOLEY PARK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,559
Total Quantity
366.6K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-28.3%

WEOLEY PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,559 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,164 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
220

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,559
Total Quantity366,628
Total NHS Cost£11,164
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-28.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,559 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-28.3% 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.