Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
128.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-63.2%

ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 1,313 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,821 to the NHS. This is 63.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,313
Total Quantity128,670
Total NHS Cost£4,821
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-63.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,313 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-63.2% 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.