Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKBYMOORSIDE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,075
Total Quantity
175.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-41.8%

KIRKBYMOORSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,790 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
176

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,075
Total Quantity175,362
Total NHS Cost£5,790
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-41.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,075 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-41.8% 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.