Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
18,055
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£51.1K
vs National Avg
+406.1%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 18,055 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £51,133 to the NHS. This is 406.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,456
Jul 2026
1,395
Jul 2026
1,563
Jul 2026
1,540
Jul 2026
1,540
Jul 2026
1,532
Jul 2026
1,632
Jul 2026
1,537
Jul 2026
1,498
Jul 2026
1,373
Jul 2026
1,504
Jul 2026
1,485
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,400,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £51,133 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +406.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +406.1% 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.