Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRANDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,845
Total Quantity
245.5K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-20.2%
BRANDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,845 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,600 to the NHS. This is 20.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,600 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.2% 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.