Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,281
Total Quantity
339.4K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+20%
BRIDGE STREET SURGERY prescribed 4,281 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,891 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,891 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.