Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,233
Total Quantity
363.7K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+18.7%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,233 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,123 to the NHS. This is 18.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,233 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,123 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,233 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.7% 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.