Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRACKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,714
Total Quantity
481.6K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+88.2%

BRACKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,714 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,769 to the NHS. This is 88.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
624

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,714
Total Quantity481,568
Total NHS Cost£16,769
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+88.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,714 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+88.2% 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.