Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FRYENT WAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,940
Total Quantity
614.0K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+10.4%
THE FRYENT WAY SURGERY prescribed 3,940 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,257 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 614,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,257 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.