Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,286
Total Quantity
287.0K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-7.9%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 3,286 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,029 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,977 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,029 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.9% 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.