Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,061
Total Quantity
228.0K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY prescribed 3,061 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,559 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,963 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,559 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.