Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,158
Total Quantity
470.1K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+72.6%
KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,158 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,119 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
525
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 470,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,119 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72.6% 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.