Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AXBRIDGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,924
Total Quantity
247.8K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-18%

AXBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 2,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,221 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
237

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,924
Total Quantity247,812
Total NHS Cost£9,221
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-18%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,924 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-18% vs national average
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.