Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ST.CLEMENTS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,753
Total Quantity
320.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-22.8%
THE ST.CLEMENTS SURGERY prescribed 2,753 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,205 to the NHS. This is 22.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,205 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.8% 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.