Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,341
Total Quantity
573.6K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+49.7%
WEST PARK SURGERY prescribed 5,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,273 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 573,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,273 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.7% 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.