Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,773
Total Quantity
285.6K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+5.8%
ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE prescribed 3,773 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,401 to the NHS. This is 5.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,401 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.8% 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.