Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,167
Total Quantity
142.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-39.3%
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,167 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,509 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,509 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.3% 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.