Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRAMLINGHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,346
Total Quantity
377.2K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
FRAMLINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 4,346 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,634 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
354
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,634 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.