Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILBERFORCE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,844
Total Quantity
212.3K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-20.3%
WILBERFORCE SURGERY prescribed 2,844 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,262 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,263 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,262 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.3% 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.