Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,086
Total Quantity
479.1K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+14.5%
KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,086 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,820 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,820 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.