Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGEWAY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,616
Total Quantity
226.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-26.7%
BRIDGEWAY PRACTICE prescribed 2,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,179 to the NHS. This is 26.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,179 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.7% 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.