Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREEN LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,328
Total Quantity
382.7K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
GREEN LANE SURGERY prescribed 4,328 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,288 to the NHS. This is 21.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
366
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 382,719 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,288 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.