Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,066
Total Quantity
276.7K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-42.1%
OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY prescribed 2,066 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,995 to the NHS. This is 42.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,066 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,995 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,066 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.1% 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.