Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLUEBELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,659
Total Quantity
87.3K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-53.5%
BLUEBELL SURGERY prescribed 1,659 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,644 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,659 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,644 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,659 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.5% 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.