Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,868
Total Quantity
518.7K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+92.5%
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,868 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,421 to the NHS. This is 92.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
594
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 518,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,421 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.5% 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.