Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNION BRAE & NORHAM PRAC
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,134
Total Quantity
316.7K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+15.9%
UNION BRAE & NORHAM PRAC prescribed 4,134 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,365 to the NHS. This is 15.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
338
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,134 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,365 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,134 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.9% 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.