Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,486
Total Quantity
393.9K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+53.8%

BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,486 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,040 to the NHS. This is 53.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
485

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,486
Total Quantity393,938
Total NHS Cost£14,040
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+53.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,486 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+53.8% 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.