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 Items774
Total Quantity63,854
Total NHS Cost£1,979
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-78.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice774 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-78.3% 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.