Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,690
Total Quantity
450.9K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+3.4%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,690 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,775 to the NHS. This is 3.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 450,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,775 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.4% 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.