Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,640
Total Quantity
182.3K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-26%

BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,640 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,059 to the NHS. This is 26% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
217

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,640
Total Quantity182,335
Total NHS Cost£6,059
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-26%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,640 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-26% 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.