Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,675
Total Quantity
276.6K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+3%
BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,675 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,361 to the NHS. This is 3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,361 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3% 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.