Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,700
Total Quantity
445.4K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+3.7%

ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 3,700 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,601 to the NHS. This is 3.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
315

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,700
Total Quantity445,372
Total NHS Cost£17,601
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+3.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,700 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+3.7% 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.