Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,751
Total Quantity
119.0K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-50.9%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,751 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,462 to the NHS. This is 50.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,462 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.9% 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.