Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKOSWALD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,093
Total Quantity
79.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-69.4%
KIRKOSWALD SURGERY prescribed 1,093 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,260 to the NHS. This is 69.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,093 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,260 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,093 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.4% 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.