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 Items | 5,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 673,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,049 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.