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 Items | 1,951 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,067 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,535 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,951 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.3% 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.