Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOK LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,083
Total Quantity
429.6K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
-13.6%
BROOK LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,083 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,908 to the NHS. This is 13.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
254
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 429,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,908 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,083 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.6% 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.