Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OUGHTIBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,885
Total Quantity
158.0K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-47.2%
OUGHTIBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,885 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,495 to the NHS. This is 47.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,985 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,495 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.2% 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.