Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIBERTY BRIDGE ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,878
Total Quantity
280.5K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
LIBERTY BRIDGE ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 3,878 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,100 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
311
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,100 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.