Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTOVER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
149.3K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
WESTOVER SURGERY prescribed 2,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,892 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,892 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.