Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,372
Total Quantity
511.9K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+22.6%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,372 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,961 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
346
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 511,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,961 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.6% 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.