Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD BRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,519
Total Quantity
363.0K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
OLD BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 4,519 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,635 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,635 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.