Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GILES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,951
Total Quantity
198.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-17.3%
ST GILES SURGERY prescribed 2,951 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,425 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,951 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,425 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,951 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.3% 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.