Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,217
Total Quantity
414.5K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+18.2%

WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,217 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,227 to the NHS. This is 18.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
341

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,217
Total Quantity414,492
Total NHS Cost£14,227
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+18.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,217 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+18.2% 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.