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 Items3,773
Total Quantity285,617
Total NHS Cost£13,401
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+5.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,773 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+5.8% 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.