Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODHILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
87.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-58%

WOODHILL SURGERY prescribed 1,500 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,200 to the NHS. This is 58% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,500
Total Quantity87,734
Total NHS Cost£4,200
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-58%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,500 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-58% 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.