Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRITHWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,654
Total Quantity
134.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-53.6%
FRITHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,654 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,288 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,288 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.6% 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.