Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,986
Total Quantity
359.6K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
-16.3%
KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,625 to the NHS. This is 16.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,625 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.3% 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.