Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,105
Total Quantity
602.1K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+71.1%
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,105 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,732 to the NHS. This is 71.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
503
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 602,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,732 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.1% 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.