Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES' SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,032
Total Quantity
380.4K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
-15%
ST JAMES' SURGERY prescribed 3,032 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,111 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,111 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15% 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.