Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,673
Total Quantity
348.5K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+31%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 4,673 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,214 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 348,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,214 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.