Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FURNACE GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,229
Total Quantity
318.8K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
FURNACE GREEN SURGERY prescribed 3,229 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,327 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,327 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.