Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,726
Total Quantity
598.0K
NHS Cost
£20.9K
vs National Avg
+60.5%
HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,726 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,927 to the NHS. This is 60.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
488
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 597,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,927 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.5% 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.