Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRENTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,286
Total Quantity
530.3K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+104.2%
BRENTFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,286 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,242 to the NHS. This is 104.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
619
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,242 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104.2% 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.