Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,831
Total Quantity
754.5K
NHS Cost
£27.1K
vs National Avg
+203.6%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 10,831 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,093 to the NHS. This is 203.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
924
Jul 2026
910
Jul 2026
874
Jul 2026
946
Jul 2026
856
Jul 2026
930
Jul 2026
870
Jul 2026
929
Jul 2026
950
Jul 2026
832
Jul 2026
928
Jul 2026
882
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 754,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,093 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +203.6% 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.