Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,232
Total Quantity
368.6K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY prescribed 4,232 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,485 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
349
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,485 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.