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 Items3,975
Total Quantity353,965
Total NHS Cost£14,742
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+11.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,975 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+11.4% vs national average
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.