Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOLSTON AND CHARTWELL PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,793
Total Quantity
828.1K
NHS Cost
£34.9K
vs National Avg
+90.4%
WOOLSTON AND CHARTWELL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 6,793 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,901 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
563
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 828,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,901 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +90.4% 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.