Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. PETERS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,029
Total Quantity
267.7K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-15.1%

ST. PETERS SURGERY prescribed 3,029 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,538 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
265

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,029
Total Quantity267,701
Total NHS Cost£8,538
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-15.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,029 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-15.1% 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.