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 Items2,945
Total Quantity245,161
Total NHS Cost£7,620
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-17.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,945 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-17.4% 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.