Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,146
Total Quantity
127.4K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-39.8%
BRIERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,146 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,270 to the NHS. This is 39.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,270 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.8% 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.