Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,437
Total Quantity
472.4K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+136.5%
KINGSWAY SURGERY prescribed 8,437 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,796 to the NHS. This is 136.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
702
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
711
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 472,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,796 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +136.5% 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.