Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOLVERLEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,781
Total Quantity
137.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-22%

WOLVERLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,781 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,768 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
221

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,781
Total Quantity137,548
Total NHS Cost£4,768
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-22%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,781 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-22% 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.