Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROCKLEBANK GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,601
Total Quantity
422.0K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+85%
BROCKLEBANK GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,601 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,126 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
617
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,126 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +85% 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.