Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBOURNE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,460
Total Quantity
148.7K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-59.1%
WESTBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 1,460 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,621 to the NHS. This is 59.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,621 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.1% 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.