Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLE BUSHEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,051
Total Quantity
259.2K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-42.5%
LITTLE BUSHEY SURGERY prescribed 2,051 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,846 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,051 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,846 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,051 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.5% 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.