Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,050
Total Quantity
390.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+41.6%
FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,050 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,785 to the NHS. This is 41.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
424
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 390,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,785 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.6% vs national average |
Explore More
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.