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 Items | 7,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,175 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.