Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIG ROYD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,833
Total Quantity
229.9K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-20.6%

BRIG ROYD SURGERY prescribed 2,833 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,905 to the NHS. This is 20.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
268

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,833
Total Quantity229,945
Total NHS Cost£8,905
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-20.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,833 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-20.6% 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.