Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSTHORPE MEDICAL CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,782
Total Quantity
131.3K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-22%

KINGSTHORPE MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 2,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,899 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
248

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,782
Total Quantity131,328
Total NHS Cost£3,899
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-22%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,782 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-22% 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.