Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRIZINGHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,431
Total Quantity
150.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-3.8%
FRIZINGHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,431 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,476 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,476 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.