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 Items2,277
Total Quantity262,963
Total NHS Cost£12,425
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-36.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,277 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-36.2% vs national average
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.