Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLEBELANDS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
167.3K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-54.1%

GLEBELANDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,636 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,946 to the NHS. This is 54.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,636
Total Quantity167,256
Total NHS Cost£4,946
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-54.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,636 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-54.1% 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.