Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKGATE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,129

Total Quantity

106.8K

NHS Cost

£5.5K

vs National Avg

-68.4%

KIRKGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,129 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,463 to the NHS. This is 68.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,129
Total Quantity	106,774
Total NHS Cost	£5,463
Presentations	10 different forms
vs National Average	-68.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,129 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-68.4% 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.