Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOLSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,731
Total Quantity
242.8K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-51.5%
WOOLSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,731 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,253 to the NHS. This is 51.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,253 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.5% 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.