Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FEATHERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
917
Total Quantity
115.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-74.3%

FEATHERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 917 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,591 to the NHS. This is 74.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items917
Total Quantity115,786
Total NHS Cost£4,591
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-74.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice917 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-74.3% 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.