Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,499
Total Quantity
387.3K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
-1.9%

WEST ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,499 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,499 to the NHS. This is 1.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
317

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,499
Total Quantity387,309
Total NHS Cost£21,499
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average-1.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,499 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-1.9% vs national average
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.