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 Items | 7,504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,770 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.4% 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.