Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,150
Total Quantity
354.9K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+100.4%
WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 7,150 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,686 to the NHS. This is 100.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
549
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,947 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,686 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.4% 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.