Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,728
Total Quantity
142.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-51.6%
FIRS SURGERY prescribed 1,728 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,632 to the NHS. This is 51.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,632 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.6% 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.