Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,437
Total Quantity
854.3K
NHS Cost
£36.4K
vs National Avg
+136.5%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 8,437 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,381 to the NHS. This is 136.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
713
Jun 2026
651
Jun 2026
690
Jun 2026
738
Jun 2026
683
Jun 2026
726
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
780
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
668
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
655
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 854,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,381 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +136.5% 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.