Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,199
Total Quantity
660.0K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
FERNLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,199 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,822 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
447
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 660,003 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,822 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.