Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JOHN'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,320
Total Quantity
357.1K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+21.1%
ST JOHN'S SURGERY prescribed 4,320 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,331 to the NHS. This is 21.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,331 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.1% 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.