Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILSON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,328
Total Quantity
596.1K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+49.4%
WILSON PRACTICE prescribed 5,328 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,493 to the NHS. This is 49.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
430
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,493 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.4% 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.