Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FARROW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,981
Total Quantity
401.1K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+123.7%
FARROW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,981 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,538 to the NHS. This is 123.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
768
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
622
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,981 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 401,078 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,538 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,981 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +123.7% 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.