Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
17,616
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£52.5K
vs National Avg
+393.8%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 17,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £52,498 to the NHS. This is 393.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,469
Jun 2026
1,413
Jun 2026
1,464
Jun 2026
1,465
Jun 2026
1,395
Jun 2026
1,483
Jun 2026
1,513
Jun 2026
1,449
Jun 2026
1,474
Jun 2026
1,478
Jun 2026
1,519
Jun 2026
1,494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,316,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £52,498 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +393.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +393.8% 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.