Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,719
Total Quantity
683.2K
NHS Cost
£26.4K
vs National Avg
+144.4%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 8,719 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,373 to the NHS. This is 144.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
768
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
729
Jul 2026
724
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 683,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,373 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +144.4% 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.