Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE END SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,966
Total Quantity
272.3K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-16.9%
BRIDGE END SURGERY prescribed 2,966 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,525 to the NHS. This is 16.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 272,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,525 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.9% 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.