Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,011
Total Quantity
212.5K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-15.6%
WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,011 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,124 to the NHS. This is 15.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,011 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,124 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,011 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.6% 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.