Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
677
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-81%
KEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,505 to the NHS. This is 81% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,505 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -81% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -81% 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.