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 Items | 6,013 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 561,887 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,756 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,013 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.