Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEBE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,192
Total Quantity
417.7K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
-10.5%
GLEBE SURGERY prescribed 3,192 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,262 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 417,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,262 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.5% 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.