Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FITZALAN MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,993
Total Quantity
693.7K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+124.1%

FITZALAN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,993 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,363 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
686

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,993
Total Quantity693,702
Total NHS Cost£29,363
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+124.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,993 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+124.1% 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.