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 Items2,997
Total Quantity422,024
Total NHS Cost£14,659
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-16%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,997 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16% vs national average
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.