Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST END ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,095
Total Quantity
510.8K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
WEST END ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,095 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,958 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,843 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,958 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.