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 Items | 5,710 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,391 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,710 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.1% 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.