Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,024
Total Quantity
501.2K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+68.9%

BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,024 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,340 to the NHS. This is 68.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
520

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,024
Total Quantity501,222
Total NHS Cost£18,340
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+68.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,024 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+68.9% 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.