Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOMERSET BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,788
Total Quantity
162.6K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-49.9%
SOMERSET BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,788 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,178 to the NHS. This is 49.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,178 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.9% 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.