Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,096
Total Quantity
274.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-13.2%
WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,357 to the NHS. This is 13.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,357 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.2% 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.