Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,290
Total Quantity
481.9K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+104.4%

KS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,290 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,175 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
601
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
673
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
608

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,290
Total Quantity481,857
Total NHS Cost£13,175
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+104.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,290 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+104.4% 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.