Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROADMEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,080
Total Quantity
329.4K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
BROADMEAD SURGERY prescribed 4,080 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,836 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
328
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,080 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,836 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,080 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.