Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,079
Total Quantity
491.8K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
WOODLEY PRACTICE prescribed 5,079 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,388 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
445
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,079 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 491,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,388 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,079 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.