Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILMSLOW ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,412
Total Quantity
310.6K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
WILMSLOW ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,412 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,839 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
431
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,839 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.