Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,186
Total Quantity
399.5K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+17.3%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 4,186 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,514 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,514 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.3% 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.