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 Items4,098
Total Quantity275,503
Total NHS Cost£9,233
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+14.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,098 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+14.9% 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.