Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,565
Total Quantity
458.1K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
-0.1%

FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 3,565 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,701 to the NHS. This is 0.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
308

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,565
Total Quantity458,062
Total NHS Cost£14,701
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average-0.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,565 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-0.1% 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.