Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRINSLEY AVENUE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,512
Total Quantity
271.1K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-29.6%
BRINSLEY AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 2,512 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,427 to the NHS. This is 29.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,427 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.6% 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.