Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RISING BROOK

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,520
Total Quantity
343.9K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
-1.3%

RISING BROOK prescribed 3,520 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,988 to the NHS. This is 1.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
308

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,520
Total Quantity343,859
Total NHS Cost£12,988
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-1.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,520 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-1.3% 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.