Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,212
Total Quantity
435.3K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,212 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,795 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
396
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,795 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.