Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,277
Total Quantity
263.0K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-36.2%
WOODLANDS SURGERY prescribed 2,277 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,425 to the NHS. This is 36.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,963 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,425 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.2% 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.