Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,125
Total Quantity
400.1K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+43.7%
KING'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,125 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,080 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
404
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,080 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.