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 Items | 2,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,790 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.