Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,433
Total Quantity
639.5K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+80.3%
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 6,433 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,402 to the NHS. This is 80.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 639,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,402 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +80.3% 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.