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 Items | 5,239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,153 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.9% 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.