Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FEARNHEAD CROSS MED.CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,641
Total Quantity
531.2K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+30.1%

FEARNHEAD CROSS MED.CTR. prescribed 4,641 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,738 to the NHS. This is 30.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
390

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,641
Total Quantity531,194
Total NHS Cost£15,738
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+30.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,641 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+30.1% 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.