Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEBEFIELDS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,533
Total Quantity
166.8K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-57%

GLEBEFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 1,533 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,379 to the NHS. This is 57% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,533
Total Quantity166,758
Total NHS Cost£5,379
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-57%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,533 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-57% vs national average
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.