Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST END SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,497
Total Quantity
278.0K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-2%
WEST END SURGERY prescribed 3,497 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,267 to the NHS. This is 2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,049 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,267 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -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.