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 Items | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,200 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58% 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.