Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,603
Total Quantity
432.7K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+85.1%

ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 6,603 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,250 to the NHS. This is 85.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
569

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,603
Total Quantity432,744
Total NHS Cost£13,250
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+85.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,603 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+85.1% 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.