Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST PETER'S SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,951
Total Quantity
198.1K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-45.3%

ST PETER'S SURGERY prescribed 1,951 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,535 to the NHS. This is 45.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,951
Total Quantity198,067
Total NHS Cost£7,535
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-45.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,951 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-45.3% 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.