Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEBE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,216
Total Quantity
473.1K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+46.2%
GLEBE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,216 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,275 to the NHS. This is 46.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,275 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.2% 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.