Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROCKWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,181
Total Quantity
299.0K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+17.2%
BROCKWORTH SURGERY prescribed 4,181 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,809 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
346
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,809 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.2% 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.