Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FENLAND GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,391
Total Quantity
555.1K
NHS Cost
£19.6K
vs National Avg
+135.2%
FENLAND GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,391 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,638 to the NHS. This is 135.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
792
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
705
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 555,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,638 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +135.2% 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.