Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST PAUL'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,943
Total Quantity
350.6K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
ST PAUL'S SURGERY prescribed 2,943 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,366 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,571 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,366 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.