Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST TOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,827
Total Quantity
148.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-48.8%
WEST TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,827 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,979 to the NHS. This is 48.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,979 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.8% 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.