Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENSTREE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,428
Total Quantity
174.1K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-31.9%

QUEENSTREE PRACTICE prescribed 2,428 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,487 to the NHS. This is 31.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
214

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,428
Total Quantity174,051
Total NHS Cost£6,487
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-31.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,428 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-31.9% 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.