Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST CLEMENTS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,713
Total Quantity
352.2K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+32.1%

ST CLEMENTS SURGERY prescribed 4,713 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,490 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
423

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,713
Total Quantity352,247
Total NHS Cost£10,490
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+32.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,713 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+32.1% 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.