Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,458
Total Quantity
739.6K
NHS Cost
£26.3K
vs National Avg
+249.2%
ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY prescribed 12,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,346 to the NHS. This is 249.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,129
Jul 2026
1,028
Jul 2026
1,076
Jul 2026
1,016
Jul 2026
1,062
Jul 2026
999
Jul 2026
1,066
Jul 2026
1,086
Jul 2026
987
Jul 2026
925
Jul 2026
1,075
Jul 2026
1,009
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 739,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,346 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +249.2% 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.