Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,118
Total Quantity
803.7K
NHS Cost
£27.3K
vs National Avg
+99.5%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,118 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,327 to the NHS. This is 99.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
574
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 803,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,327 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.5% 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.