Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODA SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,688
Total Quantity
302.0K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+3.4%

WOODA SURGERY prescribed 3,688 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,522 to the NHS. This is 3.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
316

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,688
Total Quantity302,004
Total NHS Cost£9,522
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+3.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,688 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+3.4% 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.