Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,894
Total Quantity
453.2K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+65.2%
FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 5,894 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,929 to the NHS. This is 65.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
491
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,929 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +65.2% 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.