Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BANKFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,564
Total Quantity
489.2K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+112%
BANKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 7,564 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,682 to the NHS. This is 112% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
626
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 489,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,682 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +112% 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.