Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,171
Total Quantity
385.4K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+45%
BREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,171 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,853 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
436
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,853 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.