Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,631
Total Quantity
525.9K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+1.8%
WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,631 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,947 to the NHS. This is 1.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 525,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,947 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.8% 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.