Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,615
Total Quantity
394.4K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 4,615 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,979 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,979 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.