Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,931
Total Quantity
449.8K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,931 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,210 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
479
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,931 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 449,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,210 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,931 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.