Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,341
Total Quantity
555.5K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,350 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
521
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 555,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,350 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.