Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JOHNS HILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,455
Total Quantity
150.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-59.2%

ST JOHNS HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,455 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,432 to the NHS. This is 59.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,455
Total Quantity150,541
Total NHS Cost£5,432
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-59.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,455 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-59.2% vs national average
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.