Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,599
Total Quantity
473.6K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+0.9%

KINGSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,599 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,891 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
264

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,599
Total Quantity473,556
Total NHS Cost£13,891
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+0.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,599 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.9% 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.