Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,239
Total Quantity
411.3K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+46.9%

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,239 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,153 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
440

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,239
Total Quantity411,284
Total NHS Cost£13,153
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+46.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,239 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46.9% 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.