Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKHOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,240
Total Quantity
181.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-37.2%
KIRKHOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,240 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,757 to the NHS. This is 37.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,757 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.2% 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.