Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,480
Total Quantity
272.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-30.5%
GREENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,480 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,331 to the NHS. This is 30.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 272,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,331 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.5% 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.