Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BULKINGTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,094
Total Quantity
227.6K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-13.3%

BULKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 3,094 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,099 to the NHS. This is 13.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
260

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,094
Total Quantity227,644
Total NHS Cost£9,099
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-13.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,094 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.3% 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.