Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,712
Total Quantity
493.7K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+88.1%
ST. GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,913 to the NHS. This is 88.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
557
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 493,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,913 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.1% 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.