Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,963
Total Quantity
159.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-45%
WOODLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,963 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,450 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,450 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45% 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.