Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOODVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,056
Total Quantity
134.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-42.4%
WOODVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,056 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,286 to the NHS. This is 42.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,286 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,056 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.