Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWAY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,058
Total Quantity
178.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-42.3%

KINGSWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,058 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,413 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,058
Total Quantity178,510
Total NHS Cost£5,413
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-42.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,058 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-42.3% 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.