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 Items1,997
Total Quantity150,674
Total NHS Cost£5,351
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-44%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,997 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-44% 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.