Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEBEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,496
Total Quantity
752.5K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+138.2%
GLEBEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,496 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,052 to the NHS. This is 138.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
714
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
712
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 752,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,052 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +138.2% 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.