Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,054
Total Quantity
576.4K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+125.8%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 8,054 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,342 to the NHS. This is 125.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
652
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 576,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,342 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +125.8% 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.