Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FELL COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,945
Total Quantity
245.2K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
FELL COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,945 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,620 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,161 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,620 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.