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 Items | 5,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,040 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.8% 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.