Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROMLEY COMMON PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,138
Total Quantity
317.0K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-40.1%

BROMLEY COMMON PRACTICE prescribed 2,138 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,325 to the NHS. This is 40.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
176

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,138
Total Quantity316,990
Total NHS Cost£11,325
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-40.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,138 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-40.1% vs national average
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.