Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FILEY SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,336
Total Quantity
406.3K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+49.6%

FILEY SURGERY prescribed 5,336 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,020 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
453

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,336
Total Quantity406,285
Total NHS Cost£13,020
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+49.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,336 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+49.6% 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.