Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENSBRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,125
Total Quantity
327.4K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+43.7%
QUEENSBRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,125 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,615 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,615 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.