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 Items | 4,641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,738 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.1% 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.