Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,492
Total Quantity
318.2K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-2.1%
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,492 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,017 to the NHS. This is 2.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,017 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.1% 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.