Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTERHAM PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,002
Total Quantity
252.0K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
WESTERHAM PRACTICE prescribed 3,002 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,227 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,002 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,227 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,002 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.