Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WYCHALL LANE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,992
Total Quantity
303.7K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
-16.1%

WYCHALL LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,992 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,933 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
242

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,992
Total Quantity303,726
Total NHS Cost£17,933
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-16.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,992 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16.1% 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.