Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRINNINGTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,712
Total Quantity
397.8K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+60.1%
BRINNINGTON SURGERY prescribed 5,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,915 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
519
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,915 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.1% 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.