Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,335
Total Quantity
580.0K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+49.5%
BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,335 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,369 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
479
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 579,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,369 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.