Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FULWELL MEDICAL CENTRE,

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,734
Total Quantity
349.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+4.7%

FULWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, prescribed 3,734 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,086 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
352

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,734
Total Quantity349,190
Total NHS Cost£12,086
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+4.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,734 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.7% 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.