Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,710
Total Quantity
599.2K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+88.1%

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,710 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,831 to the NHS. This is 88.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
491

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,710
Total Quantity599,246
Total NHS Cost£22,831
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+88.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,710 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+88.1% 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.