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 Items | 3,599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,891 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.