Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTON HOUSE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,970
Total Quantity
723.8K
NHS Cost
£25.0K
vs National Avg
+151.4%
WESTON HOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 8,970 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,045 to the NHS. This is 151.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
816
Jul 2026
776
Jul 2026
761
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
772
Jul 2026
728
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 723,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,045 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +151.4% 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.