Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,088
Total Quantity
314.4K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-13.4%
BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 3,088 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,644 to the NHS. This is 13.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,644 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.4% 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.