Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES' PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,760
Total Quantity
268.6K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-50.7%
ST JAMES' PRACTICE prescribed 1,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,365 to the NHS. This is 50.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,365 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.7% 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.