Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOLER HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,942
Total Quantity
184.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
WOOLER HEALTH prescribed 2,942 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,619 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,619 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.