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 Items7,955
Total Quantity596,004
Total NHS Cost£23,729
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+123%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,955 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+123% vs national average
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.