Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,273
Total Quantity
157.5K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-64.3%
WESTFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,273 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,043 to the NHS. This is 64.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,043 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.3% 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.