Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIG TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,541
Total Quantity
237.9K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-28.8%

FIG TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,541 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,662 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
219

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,541
Total Quantity237,913
Total NHS Cost£8,662
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-28.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,541 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-28.8% vs national average
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.