Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,098
Total Quantity
275.5K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+14.9%
KINGS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,098 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,233 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
347
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 275,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,233 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.9% 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.