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 Items | 1,455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,432 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.2% 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.