Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGFISHER FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,955
Total Quantity
596.0K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+123%
KINGFISHER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 7,955 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,729 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
724
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,729 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +123% 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.