Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,280
Total Quantity
210.7K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-36.1%
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 2,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,889 to the NHS. This is 36.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 210,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,889 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.1% 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.