Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE KINGSWAY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,756
Total Quantity
162.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-50.8%
THE KINGSWAY PRACTICE prescribed 1,756 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,380 to the NHS. This is 50.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,380 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.8% 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.