Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,926
Total Quantity
329.6K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 4,926 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,712 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
413
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,712 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.