Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,666
Total Quantity
384.2K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+30.8%

FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 4,666 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,007 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
405

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,666
Total Quantity384,208
Total NHS Cost£13,007
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+30.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,666 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+30.8% 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.