Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,398
Total Quantity
222.0K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-4.7%
ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 3,398 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,573 to the NHS. This is 4.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 221,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,573 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.7% 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.