Glimepiride Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£690
vs National Avg
+470.1%
GP DIRECT prescribed 526 items of Glimepiride over the last 12 months at a cost of £690 to the NHS. This is 470.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Glimepiride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +470.1% |
Glimepiride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +470.1% 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.