Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,207
Total Quantity
616.2K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+46%

WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 5,207 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,017 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
529

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,207
Total Quantity616,237
Total NHS Cost£21,017
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+46%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,207 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46% vs national average
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.