Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,677
Total Quantity
526.7K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+3.1%

FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,366 to the NHS. This is 3.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
308

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,677
Total Quantity526,693
Total NHS Cost£19,366
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+3.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,677 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+3.1% 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.