Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIPPAX HALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,028
Total Quantity
220.3K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-15.1%
KIPPAX HALL SURGERY prescribed 3,028 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,428 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,277 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,428 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.