Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,245
Total Quantity
446.7K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+47%
BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 5,245 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,958 to the NHS. This is 47% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
433
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,958 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +47% 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.