Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRUNEL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,730
Total Quantity
122.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-51.5%

BRUNEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,730 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,726 to the NHS. This is 51.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,730
Total Quantity122,633
Total NHS Cost£3,726
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-51.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,730 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-51.5% vs national average
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.