Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,589
Total Quantity
283.8K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+0.6%
THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE prescribed 3,589 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,147 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 283,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,147 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.6% 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.