Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,013
Total Quantity
561.9K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+68.6%

FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 6,013 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,756 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
529

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,013
Total Quantity561,887
Total NHS Cost£17,756
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+68.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,013 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+68.6% 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.