Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,962
Total Quantity
280.3K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+11.1%
HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,962 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,346 to the NHS. This is 11.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,962 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,346 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,962 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.1% 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.