Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROAD OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,054
Total Quantity
255.3K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-14.4%
BROAD OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,054 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,701 to the NHS. This is 14.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,701 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.4% 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.