Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,402
Total Quantity
121.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-60.7%
WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,402 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,581 to the NHS. This is 60.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,581 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.7% 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.