Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (ONE)
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
774
Total Quantity
63.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-78.3%
WESTCOTES GP SURGERY (ONE) prescribed 774 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,979 to the NHS. This is 78.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,979 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -78.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -78.3% 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.