Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOSEHILL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,997
Total Quantity
422.0K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
-16%
WOOSEHILL PRACTICE prescribed 2,997 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,659 to the NHS. This is 16% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 422,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,659 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16% 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.