Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTMINSTER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,646
Total Quantity
140.5K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-53.9%
WESTMINSTER SURGERY prescribed 1,646 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,985 to the NHS. This is 53.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,985 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.9% 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.