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 Items2,943
Total Quantity350,571
Total NHS Cost£12,366
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-17.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,943 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-17.5% 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.