Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,781
Total Quantity
564.2K
NHS Cost
£20.4K
vs National Avg
+90.1%
KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,781 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,447 to the NHS. This is 90.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
562
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 564,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,447 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +90.1% 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.