Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENDALE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,914
Total Quantity
433.0K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
GREENDALE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 4,914 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,629 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
417
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,629 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.