Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GUIDE BRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
182.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-46%
GUIDE BRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,928 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,560 to the NHS. This is 46% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,560 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46% 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.