Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,517
Total Quantity
186.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-57.5%
THE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,517 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,464 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,464 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.