Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGS ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,504
Total Quantity
254.2K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-1.8%
KINGS ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,504 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,350 to the NHS. This is 1.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,350 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.8% 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.