Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,350
Total Quantity
610.1K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+162.1%
WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,350 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,325 to the NHS. This is 162.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
842
Jul 2026
783
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
803
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
857
Jul 2026
704
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 610,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,325 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +162.1% 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.