Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,035
Total Quantity
457.6K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
WEST STREET SURGERY prescribed 4,035 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,777 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
309
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 457,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,777 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.