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 Items2,095
Total Quantity133,943
Total NHS Cost£3,561
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-41.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,095 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-41.3% vs national average
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.