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 Items | 5,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 442,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,548 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.4% 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.