Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEADLESS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,168
Total Quantity
315.7K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
GLEADLESS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,168 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,710 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,710 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.