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 Items | 5,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 616,237 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,017 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.