Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRACONDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,874
Total Quantity
174.9K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-19.4%
BRACONDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,528 to the NHS. This is 19.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,528 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.4% 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.