Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSHOLM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,675
Total Quantity
179.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-25%
KINGSHOLM SURGERY prescribed 2,675 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,933 to the NHS. This is 25% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,933 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25% 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.