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 Items7,286
Total Quantity530,314
Total NHS Cost£15,242
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+104.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,286 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+104.2% 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.