Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,899
Total Quantity
459.4K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,899 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,639 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,639 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.