Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOURN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,732
Total Quantity
223.7K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-23.4%

BOURN SURGERY prescribed 2,732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,995 to the NHS. This is 23.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
206

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,732
Total Quantity223,656
Total NHS Cost£6,995
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-23.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,732 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-23.4% 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.