Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST OAK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,160
Total Quantity
133.2K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-67.5%
WEST OAK SURGERY prescribed 1,160 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,135 to the NHS. This is 67.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,182 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,135 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.5% 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.