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 Items | 6,603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,250 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +85.1% 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.