Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,703
Total Quantity
199.9K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-24.2%
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,703 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,789 to the NHS. This is 24.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,789 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.2% 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.