Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,186
Total Quantity
442.0K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+45.4%

FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,186 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,548 to the NHS. This is 45.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
432

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,186
Total Quantity442,002
Total NHS Cost£12,548
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+45.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,186 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+45.4% 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.