Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,347
Total Quantity
538.5K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+106%
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY prescribed 7,347 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,135 to the NHS. This is 106% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
591
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 538,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,135 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +106% 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.