Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WYCLIFFE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,453
Total Quantity
396.5K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-3.2%
WYCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 3,453 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,211 to the NHS. This is 3.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
312
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,211 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.2% 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.