Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,990
Total Quantity
241.7K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-44.2%

BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY prescribed 1,990 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,107 to the NHS. This is 44.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
165

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,990
Total Quantity241,713
Total NHS Cost£7,107
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-44.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,990 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-44.2% 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.