Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,762
Total Quantity
394.5K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY prescribed 4,762 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,986 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,986 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.