Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FARNHAM MEDICAL CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,092
Total Quantity
632.8K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+210.9%

FARNHAM MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 11,092 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,431 to the NHS. This is 210.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
870
Jun 2026
800
Jun 2026
939
Jun 2026
889
Jun 2026
905
Jun 2026
973
Jun 2026
921
Jun 2026
908
Jun 2026
1,085
Jun 2026
861
Jun 2026
910
Jun 2026
1,031

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,092
Total Quantity632,773
Total NHS Cost£22,431
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+210.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,092 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+210.9% 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.