Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNCLOUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,077
Total Quantity
60.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-69.8%
FERNCLOUGH SURGERY prescribed 1,077 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,379 to the NHS. This is 69.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,379 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,077 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.8% 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.