Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
17,069
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£43.2K
vs National Avg
+378.5%

JAMES STREET GROUP PRACT prescribed 17,069 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £43,221 to the NHS. This is 378.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,485
Jul 2026
1,316
Jul 2026
1,558
Jul 2026
1,415
Jul 2026
1,355
Jul 2026
1,533
Jul 2026
1,412
Jul 2026
1,183
Jul 2026
1,686
Jul 2026
1,296
Jul 2026
1,376
Jul 2026
1,454

Prescribing Details

Total Items17,069
Total Quantity1,396,253
Total NHS Cost£43,221
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+378.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice17,069 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+378.5% vs national average
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.