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 Items4,914
Total Quantity433,004
Total NHS Cost£13,629
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+37.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,914 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+37.7% vs national average
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.