Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREASBROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,997
Total Quantity
150.7K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-44%
GREASBROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,997 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,351 to the NHS. This is 44% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,351 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44% 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.