Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HANDBRIDGE MED.CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,337
Total Quantity
165.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-62.5%
THE HANDBRIDGE MED.CTR. prescribed 1,337 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,321 to the NHS. This is 62.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,321 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -62.5% 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.