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 Items | 3,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,701 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.1% 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.