Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH BRINK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,368
Total Quantity
874.4K
NHS Cost
£30.5K
vs National Avg
+274.7%
NORTH BRINK PRACTICE prescribed 13,368 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,486 to the NHS. This is 274.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,063
Jun 2026
969
Jun 2026
1,151
Jun 2026
1,140
Jun 2026
1,004
Jun 2026
1,115
Jun 2026
1,362
Jun 2026
933
Jun 2026
1,184
Jun 2026
1,063
Jun 2026
1,205
Jun 2026
1,179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 874,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,486 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +274.7% 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.