Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,099
Total Quantity
256.1K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-13.1%
SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 3,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,260 to the NHS. This is 13.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 256,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,260 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.1% 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.