Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,343
Total Quantity
404.6K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+21.7%
ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,759 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 404,588 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,759 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.