Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST LONDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,044
Total Quantity
189.0K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-42.7%
WEST LONDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,995 to the NHS. This is 42.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,995 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.7% 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.