Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,159
Total Quantity
124.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-39.5%
KEW SURGERY prescribed 2,159 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,661 to the NHS. This is 39.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,661 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.5% 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.