Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IRONBRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,640
Total Quantity
195.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-54%
IRONBRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,640 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,935 to the NHS. This is 54% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,935 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54% 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.