Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST HOE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
202.0K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
WEST HOE SURGERY prescribed 2,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,756 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,977 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,756 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.