Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREEN MEADOWS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,122
Total Quantity
308.6K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-40.5%
GREEN MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 2,122 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,888 to the NHS. This is 40.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,888 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.5% 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.