Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING CROSS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,668
Total Quantity
405.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+30.9%
KING CROSS PRACTICE prescribed 4,668 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,248 to the NHS. This is 30.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
358
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,248 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.9% 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.