Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,142
Total Quantity
560.9K
NHS Cost
£19.6K
vs National Avg
+100.2%
WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 7,142 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,618 to the NHS. This is 100.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
555
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,618 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.2% 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.