Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BACON LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,430
Total Quantity
491.6K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+80.2%
BACON LANE SURGERY prescribed 6,430 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,024 to the NHS. This is 80.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 491,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,024 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +80.2% 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.