Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNLEA SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,814
Total Quantity
364.1K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
FERNLEA SURGERY prescribed 3,814 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,627 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,627 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.