Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KENSINGTON PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
14,584
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£39.6K
vs National Avg
+308.8%
KENSINGTON PARTNERSHIP prescribed 14,584 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,552 to the NHS. This is 308.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,246
Jul 2026
1,141
Jul 2026
1,247
Jul 2026
1,277
Jul 2026
1,145
Jul 2026
1,273
Jul 2026
1,179
Jul 2026
1,237
Jul 2026
1,269
Jul 2026
1,107
Jul 2026
1,202
Jul 2026
1,261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,168,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,552 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +308.8% 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.