Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUSHLOE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,236
Total Quantity
544.4K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+46.8%
BUSHLOE SURGERY prescribed 5,236 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,033 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
448
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 544,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,033 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.