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 Items | 2,992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,933 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.