Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,280
Total Quantity
309.5K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,309 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,309 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.