Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODSTOCK BOWER GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,877
Total Quantity
468.5K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+64.7%

WOODSTOCK BOWER GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,877 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,834 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
511

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,877
Total Quantity468,505
Total NHS Cost£14,834
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+64.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,877 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+64.7% 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.