Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,145
Total Quantity
377.3K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE. prescribed 3,145 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,323 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,323 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.