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 Items | 2,058 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 178,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,413 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,058 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.3% 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.