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 Items | 3,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 445,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,601 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.