Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FURLONG MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,109
Total Quantity
620.8K
NHS Cost
£22.7K
vs National Avg
+99.3%
FURLONG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,109 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,699 to the NHS. This is 99.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
596
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 620,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,699 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.3% 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.