Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAIRFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,263
Total Quantity
125.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-64.6%
FAIRFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,263 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,635 to the NHS. This is 64.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,635 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.6% 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.