Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,573
Total Quantity
706.7K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+252.4%
BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,573 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,013 to the NHS. This is 252.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,066
Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
1,059
Jul 2026
1,027
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
1,103
Jul 2026
1,031
Jul 2026
1,055
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
1,071
Jul 2026
1,059
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 706,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,013 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +252.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +252.4% 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.