Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,815
Total Quantity
673.6K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+63%

WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,815 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,049 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
502

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,815
Total Quantity673,592
Total NHS Cost£21,049
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+63%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,815 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+63% 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.