Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,477
Total Quantity
504.1K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+109.6%
THE BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,477 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,911 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
682
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
640
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
605
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,091 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,911 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +109.6% 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.