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 Items | 4,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 375,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,599 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29% 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.