Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,257
Total Quantity
220.7K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-64.8%
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,257 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,830 to the NHS. This is 64.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,830 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.8% 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.