Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST VIEW SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,806
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-49.4%

WEST VIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,806 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,568 to the NHS. This is 49.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
145

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,806
Total Quantity96,345
Total NHS Cost£3,568
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-49.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,806 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-49.4% 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.