Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGESIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,076
Total Quantity
308.6K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-13.8%
BRIDGESIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,076 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,030 to the NHS. This is 13.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,076 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,030 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,076 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.8% 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.