Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILSON STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,743
Total Quantity
732.3K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+61%
WILSON STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,743 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,124 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
468
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 732,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,124 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.