Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,807
Total Quantity
287.4K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+6.7%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 3,807 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,531 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,531 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.