Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BAY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
24,994
Total Quantity
2.6M
NHS Cost
£83.2K
vs National Avg
+600.6%
BAY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 24,994 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £83,178 to the NHS. This is 600.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,147
Jul 2026
1,967
Jul 2026
2,190
Jul 2026
2,009
Jul 2026
2,126
Jul 2026
2,123
Jul 2026
2,076
Jul 2026
2,100
Jul 2026
2,254
Jul 2026
1,844
Jul 2026
2,079
Jul 2026
2,079
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 24,994 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,571,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £83,178 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +600.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 24,994 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +600.6% 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.