Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,623
Total Quantity
247.1K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+1.6%
WOODSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,623 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,218 to the NHS. This is 1.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,218 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.6% 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.