Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WESTWOOD CLINIC
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,110
Total Quantity
278.7K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
WESTWOOD CLINIC prescribed 3,110 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,032 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 278,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,032 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.