Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,498
Total Quantity
630.5K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,498 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,921 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
682
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
577
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 630,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,921 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.