Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,229
Total Quantity
250.0K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
BROOKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,229 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,888 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,888 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.