Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,282
Total Quantity
515.3K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+48.1%
ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,282 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,792 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 515,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,792 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.1% 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.