Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOURNE GALLETLY PRACTICE TEAM
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,883
Total Quantity
523.9K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+121%
BOURNE GALLETLY PRACTICE TEAM prescribed 7,883 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,421 to the NHS. This is 121% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
740
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
644
Jun 2026
701
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
684
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,421 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +121% 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.