Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,585
Total Quantity
363.1K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+0.5%
KIRKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 3,585 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,018 to the NHS. This is 0.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,018 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.5% 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.