Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BADGERSWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,504
Total Quantity
536.5K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+110.4%

BADGERSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 7,504 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,770 to the NHS. This is 110.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
581

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,504
Total Quantity536,527
Total NHS Cost£23,770
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+110.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,504 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+110.4% 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.