Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGFISHER PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,645
Total Quantity
230.1K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-25.9%
KINGFISHER PRACTICE prescribed 2,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,508 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,508 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.9% 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.