Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,288
Total Quantity
380.7K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+48.2%
BRIDGE STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,288 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,397 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,397 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.2% 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.