Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,367
Total Quantity
148.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-61.7%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,367 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,540 to the NHS. This is 61.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,540 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.7% 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.