Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRENTFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,115
Total Quantity
306.7K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+15.4%
BRENTFORD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,115 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,004 to the NHS. This is 15.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
351
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,004 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.4% 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.