Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,914
Total Quantity
262.8K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-46.3%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,914 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,872 to the NHS. This is 46.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,872 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.3% 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.