Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,778
Total Quantity
980.0K
NHS Cost
£31.3K
vs National Avg
+118%
KING STREET SURGERY prescribed 7,778 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,300 to the NHS. This is 118% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
677
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
668
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
684
Jun 2026
658
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
670
Jun 2026
624
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 980,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,300 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +118% 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.