Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTSEVEN GP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,145
Total Quantity
175.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-39.9%
WESTSEVEN GP prescribed 2,145 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,001 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,001 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.9% 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.