Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,482
Total Quantity
332.9K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-2.4%
KINGSHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,482 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,167 to the NHS. This is 2.4% 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
269
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 332,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,167 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.4% 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.