Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FREUCHEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,789
Total Quantity
592.4K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+118.3%
FREUCHEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,789 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,792 to the NHS. This is 118.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
682
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,437 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,792 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +118.3% 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.