Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,713
Total Quantity
493.9K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+32.1%

FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 4,713 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,602 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
436

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,713
Total Quantity493,923
Total NHS Cost£17,602
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+32.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,713 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+32.1% 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.