Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,677
Total Quantity
187.9K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-25%
FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,398 to the NHS. This is 25% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 187,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,398 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25% 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.