Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOLSTANTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,436
Total Quantity
496.0K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+52.4%
WOLSTANTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,436 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,633 to the NHS. This is 52.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 495,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,633 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.