Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,555
Total Quantity
596.6K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+27.7%
QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,555 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,955 to the NHS. This is 27.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
391
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,955 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.