Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE STONEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,386
Total Quantity
347.0K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
THE STONEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 4,386 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,210 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
360
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,210 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.