Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
22,411
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£57.4K
vs National Avg
+528.2%
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES prescribed 22,411 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £57,438 to the NHS. This is 528.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,846
Jul 2026
1,845
Jul 2026
1,898
Jul 2026
1,937
Jul 2026
1,806
Jul 2026
1,928
Jul 2026
1,847
Jul 2026
1,901
Jul 2026
1,894
Jul 2026
1,757
Jul 2026
1,858
Jul 2026
1,894
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 22,411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,527,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £57,438 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +528.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 22,411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +528.2% 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.