Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GARDENIA PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,141
Total Quantity
596.0K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+44.1%
GARDENIA PRACTICE prescribed 5,141 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,965 to the NHS. This is 44.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
454
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,011 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,965 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.1% 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.