Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,668
Total Quantity
633.5K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+86.9%
ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,668 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,325 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
568
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 633,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,325 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.