Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,733
Total Quantity
534.4K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+116.8%
BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,733 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,893 to the NHS. This is 116.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
644
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,431 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,893 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +116.8% 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.