Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,856
Total Quantity
482.2K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
WOODLANDS SURGERY prescribed 4,856 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,753 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
404
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,753 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.