Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,484
Total Quantity
561.5K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+25.7%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,484 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,359 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 561,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,359 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.7% 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.