Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,857
Total Quantity
738.0K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+92.2%
BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,857 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,772 to the NHS. This is 92.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
576
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 737,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,772 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.2% 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.