Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,379
Total Quantity
299.9K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
ST. CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 3,379 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,352 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,352 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.