Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTDALE LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,068
Total Quantity
312.9K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
-14%
WESTDALE LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,068 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,134 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 312,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,134 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14% 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.