Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,494
Total Quantity
613.0K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+166.1%
ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 9,494 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,092 to the NHS. This is 166.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
878
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
766
Jul 2026
737
Jul 2026
796
Jul 2026
794
Jul 2026
835
Jul 2026
721
Jul 2026
786
Jul 2026
842
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 613,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,092 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +166.1% 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.