Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,756
Total Quantity
296.5K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,756 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,867 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
490
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,867 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.