Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,963
Total Quantity
916.6K
NHS Cost
£35.2K
vs National Avg
+151.2%
WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,963 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,157 to the NHS. This is 151.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
791
Jun 2026
763
Jun 2026
716
Jun 2026
706
Jun 2026
750
Jun 2026
750
Jun 2026
749
Jun 2026
778
Jun 2026
787
Jun 2026
693
Jun 2026
754
Jun 2026
726
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 916,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,157 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +151.2% 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.