Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,816
Total Quantity
284.7K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
-21.1%
WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,816 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,027 to the NHS. This is 21.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,027 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.1% 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.