Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,484
Total Quantity
448.3K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,484 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,918 to the NHS. This is 53.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
433
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,918 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.