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 Items | 5,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,834 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.