Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLAND AVENUE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,839
Total Quantity
710.1K
NHS Cost
£26.1K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
WOODLAND AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 5,839 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,102 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 710,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,102 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.