Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,111
Total Quantity
195.6K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-40.8%
WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,111 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,949 to the NHS. This is 40.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,111 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,949 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,111 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.8% 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.