Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FLITWICK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,319
Total Quantity
494.5K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+105.2%
FLITWICK SURGERY prescribed 7,319 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,823 to the NHS. This is 105.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
666
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
633
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,319 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,823 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,319 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +105.2% 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.