Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. JOHNS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,610
Total Quantity
422.2K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+1.2%

ST. JOHNS SURGERY prescribed 3,610 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,621 to the NHS. This is 1.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
271

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,610
Total Quantity422,228
Total NHS Cost£14,621
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+1.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,610 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+1.2% 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.