Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROTTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,378
Total Quantity
396.4K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+50.8%
BROTTON SURGERY prescribed 5,378 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,833 to the NHS. This is 50.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,833 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.8% 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.