Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODBRIDGE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,649
Total Quantity
626.7K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+142.4%

WOODBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 8,649 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,784 to the NHS. This is 142.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
719
Jun 2026
692
Jun 2026
740
Jun 2026
689
Jun 2026
740
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
744
Jun 2026
747
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
706
Jun 2026
743

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,649
Total Quantity626,735
Total NHS Cost£19,784
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+142.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,649 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+142.4% 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.