Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,783
Total Quantity
415.3K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+6%
WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,783 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,391 to the NHS. This is 6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 415,271 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,391 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6% 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.