Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,505
Total Quantity
449.0K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
-1.7%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 3,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,169 to the NHS. This is 1.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 449,049 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,169 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.7% 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.