Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOK SQUARE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,974
Total Quantity
348.0K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
BROOK SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 3,974 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,064 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 348,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,064 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.