Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE KILLINGHOLME SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,348
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-62.2%

THE KILLINGHOLME SURGERY prescribed 1,348 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,482 to the NHS. This is 62.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
117

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,348
Total Quantity75,454
Total NHS Cost£2,482
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-62.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,348 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-62.2% 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.