Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTEND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,826
Total Quantity
438.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+63.3%
WESTEND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,826 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,863 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
493
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,863 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.3% 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.