Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,261
Total Quantity
393.0K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+103.5%
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 7,261 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,078 to the NHS. This is 103.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
676
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
588
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
651
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
736
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,035 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,078 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +103.5% 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.