Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREEN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,737
Total Quantity
436.6K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+32.8%
GREEN PRACTICE prescribed 4,737 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,945 to the NHS. This is 32.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,945 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.8% 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.