Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,173
Total Quantity
170.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-39.1%
BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,173 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,345 to the NHS. This is 39.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,345 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.1% 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.