Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGS LANGLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,283
Total Quantity
463.4K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+20.1%
KINGS LANGLEY SURGERY prescribed 4,283 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,811 to the NHS. This is 20.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
386
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 463,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,811 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.1% 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.