Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. AGNES SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,849
Total Quantity
232.5K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-20.1%

ST. AGNES SURGERY prescribed 2,849 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,664 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
220

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,849
Total Quantity232,494
Total NHS Cost£8,664
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-20.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,849 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-20.1% 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.