Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GATEACRE BROW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,480
Total Quantity
252.6K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
-2.4%
GATEACRE BROW SURGERY prescribed 3,480 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,682 to the NHS. This is 2.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,682 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.4% 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.