Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLANDS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,602
Total Quantity
375.6K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+29%

WOODLANDS SURGERY prescribed 4,602 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,599 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
381

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,602
Total Quantity375,617
Total NHS Cost£12,599
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+29%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,602 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+29% 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.