Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,095
Total Quantity
133.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-41.3%
TROWBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 2,095 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,561 to the NHS. This is 41.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,561 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.3% 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.