Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FLEGGBURGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,035
Total Quantity
66.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-71%
FLEGGBURGH SURGERY prescribed 1,035 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 71% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,637 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -71% 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.