Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,136
Total Quantity
402.5K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+44%
BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,136 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,808 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,808 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.