Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST FARM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,480
Total Quantity
287.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+25.6%
WEST FARM SURGERY prescribed 4,480 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,160 to the NHS. This is 25.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,160 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.6% 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.