Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGS CORNER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,348
Total Quantity
149.8K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-62.2%
KINGS CORNER SURGERY prescribed 1,348 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,357 to the NHS. This is 62.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,357 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -62.2% 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.