Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FLEETWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,916
Total Quantity
364.2K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+9.8%
FLEETWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,916 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,652 to the NHS. This is 9.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,916 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,652 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,916 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.8% 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.