Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WETMORE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,842
Total Quantity
534.6K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
WETMORE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,842 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,728 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
388
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,728 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.