Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,648
Total Quantity
288.9K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-25.8%

WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,648 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,391 to the NHS. This is 25.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
238

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,648
Total Quantity288,931
Total NHS Cost£9,391
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-25.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,648 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.8% 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.