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 Items4,115
Total Quantity306,710
Total NHS Cost£9,004
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+15.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,115 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+15.4% 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.