Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BROWNLOW GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,217
Total Quantity
339.2K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+102.3%
BROWNLOW GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,217 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,686 to the NHS. This is 102.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
611
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
633
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,686 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +102.3% 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.