Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GEORGES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,153
Total Quantity
492.8K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
ST GEORGES SURGERY prescribed 5,153 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,537 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 492,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,537 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.