Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE LANE GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,710
Total Quantity
295.8K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+60.1%

BRIDGE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,710 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,391 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
467

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,710
Total Quantity295,786
Total NHS Cost£10,391
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+60.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,710 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+60.1% 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.