Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,757
Total Quantity
731.2K
NHS Cost
£29.6K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
BRIDGNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,757 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,587 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
503
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 731,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,587 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.