Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,161
Total Quantity
494.8K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+100.7%
GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,161 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,468 to the NHS. This is 100.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
611
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
508
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,468 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.7% 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.