Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,508
Total Quantity
307.5K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-1.7%
FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,508 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,324 to the NHS. This is 1.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,324 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.7% 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.