Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,603
Total Quantity
532.9K
NHS Cost
£27.2K
vs National Avg
+113.1%

BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 7,603 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,176 to the NHS. This is 113.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
644

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,603
Total Quantity532,935
Total NHS Cost£27,176
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+113.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,603 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+113.1% vs national average
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.