Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTFIELD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,558
Total Quantity
259.3K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
-28.3%
WESTFIELD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,558 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,901 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,901 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.3% 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.