Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FELTWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,422
Total Quantity
273.5K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+24%
FELTWELL SURGERY prescribed 4,422 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,598 to the NHS. This is 24% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,598 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24% 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.