Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELLBROOKE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,422
Total Quantity
549.2K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+136.1%
BELLBROOKE SURGERY prescribed 8,422 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,995 to the NHS. This is 136.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
694
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,995 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +136.1% 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.