Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOXHILL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,354
Total Quantity
309.4K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+22.1%

FOXHILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,354 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,160 to the NHS. This is 22.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
328

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,354
Total Quantity309,365
Total NHS Cost£11,160
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+22.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,354 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+22.1% 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.