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 Items3,585
Total Quantity363,100
Total NHS Cost£13,018
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+0.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,585 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.5% 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.