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 Items | 6,710 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 599,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,831 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,710 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.1% 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.