Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST KENSINGTON GP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,108
Total Quantity
82.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-68.9%
WEST KENSINGTON GP SURGERY prescribed 1,108 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,540 to the NHS. This is 68.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,540 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -68.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -68.9% 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.