Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,536
Total Quantity
262.7K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-28.9%
GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,536 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,291 to the NHS. This is 28.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,291 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.9% 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.