Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,861
Total Quantity
500.5K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY prescribed 3,861 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,794 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,794 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.