Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNVILLE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,343
Total Quantity
619.2K
NHS Cost
£26.5K
vs National Avg
+105.8%
FERNVILLE SURGERY prescribed 7,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,457 to the NHS. This is 105.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
659
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
613
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 619,249 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,457 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +105.8% 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.