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 Items4,181
Total Quantity299,002
Total NHS Cost£9,809
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+17.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,181 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+17.2% vs national average
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.