Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIXTON HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,720
Total Quantity
321.9K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
BRIXTON HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,720 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,010 to the NHS. This is 32.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,010 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.