Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,670
Total Quantity
660.5K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+171.1%
GALLERIES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,670 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,778 to the NHS. This is 171.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
759
Jul 2026
825
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
828
Jul 2026
783
Jul 2026
821
Jul 2026
855
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
800
Jul 2026
771
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 660,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,778 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +171.1% 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.