Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WICKHAM PARK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,067
Total Quantity
165.0K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-70.1%

WICKHAM PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,067 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,562 to the NHS. This is 70.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,067
Total Quantity165,018
Total NHS Cost£5,562
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-70.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,067 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-70.1% 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.