Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,338
Total Quantity
201.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-34.5%
KINGSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,338 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,832 to the NHS. This is 34.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,832 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.5% 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.