Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOLSTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,775
Total Quantity
168.4K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-22.2%
WOLSTON SURGERY prescribed 2,775 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,012 to the NHS. This is 22.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,012 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.2% 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.