Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLOOMSBURY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
818
Total Quantity
110.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-77.1%
BLOOMSBURY SURGERY prescribed 818 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,696 to the NHS. This is 77.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,696 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -77.1% 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.