Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,606
Total Quantity
291.4K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE prescribed 3,606 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,260 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,260 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.