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 Items | 2,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,059 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26% 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.