Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
10,656
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£40.7K
vs National Avg
+198.7%

WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 10,656 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,661 to the NHS. This is 198.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
894
Jul 2026
846
Jul 2026
935
Jul 2026
846
Jul 2026
915
Jul 2026
886
Jul 2026
929
Jul 2026
867
Jul 2026
813
Jul 2026
959
Jul 2026
877
Jul 2026
889

Prescribing Details

Total Items10,656
Total Quantity1,103,983
Total NHS Cost£40,661
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+198.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice10,656 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+198.7% vs national average
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.