Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,975
Total Quantity
354.0K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,975 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,742 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,742 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.