Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROOKSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,621
Total Quantity
138.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-54.6%
BROOKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,621 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,360 to the NHS. This is 54.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,983 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,360 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.6% 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.