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 Items | 4,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,227 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.